גֵּבִ֖ים
𐤂𐤁𐤉𐤌
gêb
of locusts
A type of locust, specifically referring to a species of destructive grasshopper common in the ancient Near East; used to represent one kind of swarming insect known for its plant-devouring behavior. In biblical usage, 'gêb' denotes a particular variety of locust among several differentiated kinds, frequently appearing in conjunction with other insect names in Israelite dietary laws and lists of plagues. The emphasis is on its identity as a devouring, cutting insect, distinct from but related to other locust or grasshopper species.
Isaiah 33:4 · Word #6
Lexicon H1357
| Lemma | גֵּב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤁 |
| Transliteration | gêb |
| Strong's | H1357 |
| Definition | A type of locust, specifically referring to a species of destructive grasshopper common in the ancient Near East; used to represent one kind of swarming insect known for its plant-devouring behavior. In biblical usage, 'gêb' denotes a particular variety of locust among several differentiated kinds, frequently appearing in conjunction with other insect names in Israelite dietary laws and lists of plagues. The emphasis is on its identity as a devouring, cutting insect, distinct from but related to other locust or grasshopper species. |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of locusts |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1357-01
cutting locusts
| Morphological Notes | Masculine plural common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to cut," highlighting the insect’s destructive cutting of vegetation. The masculine plural absolute form is preserved with the English plural "locusts," while "cutting" reflects the root sense underlying the species name. |
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